FORWARD
" Redemption "
Goldberg has once again tasted defeat because of Shane McMahon... Because of Shane McMahon, Eugene was able to cover Goldberg for the three count after hitting him with the Intercontinental Championship. Has Eugene really finished off Da Man? Don’t count on it. In fact, Da Man is rumored to be facing off against current World Heavyweight Champion, Shawn Michaels, this Thursday night on IMPACT! Can Goldberg redeem himself from last week’s loss by defeating the Heart Break Kid? Or will Goldberg’s slump continue resulting in some Sweet Chin Music?
Scene 1
" Bad Decision, Eugene! "
The scene opens up at a house show in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The ‘Cheeseheads’ have been pumped throughout the whole night, anxiously awaiting their favorite superstars. Lilian Garcia climbs into the ring as whistles from the crowd are heard. She smiles as she walks to the center of the ring, microphone in hand.
| ‘Ring Announcer’ Lilian Garcia | “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the ring... weighing in at 283 lbs., from Atlanta, Georgia... he is the current Intercontinental Champion... GOLDBERG!!!”
The crowd erupts into cheers as Goldberg’s music bangs over the PA system. The ominous Goldberg chant is spreads rapidly over the audience. Soon the entire arena cheers for Da Man. Goldberg walks out wearing a cut-off black Goldberg t-shirt and black jogging pants, complete with the Intercontinental title in hand. Goldberg has a white bandage on his forehead, covering up the cut from Xplosion. He hops up the steel steps as if they weren’t there before climbing through the middle rope to enter the ring. Lilian hands Goldberg the microphone as she exits the ring. Goldberg raises the microphone, about to talk, but then lowers it as the fans’ chants continue. Goldberg waits for the chants to die down before he begins to speak...
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “A couple of weeks ago, I was beaten by Eugene. Eugene took this very title... raised it high into the air... and struck me in the head with it.”
The crowd begins to boo Eugene.
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “Eugene, you made the single biggest mistake of your life. I warned you over and over and over that if you screwed me out of the win that I would beat the living hell out of you and your friend, Shane. You see, Eugene... Shane, I am the last person you two want to mess with. So Eugene, you can huddle together with your friend William Regal and with your boss, Shane McMahon, and you can get all the comfort in the world. But when it comes down to it... your time is slowly expiring. What time? The time until you are NEXT!!!”
Goldberg lowers the microphone as he begins to pace back and forth. Goldberg looks out into the crowd as he raises the mic back up to his mouth.
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “Heh, speaking of next... let’s talk about the Heart Break Kid... the World Heavyweight Champion... the Show Stopper... the Icon... the Main Event... Shawn Michaels. That’s right... I finally get to go toe-to-toe with Shawn Michaels. You see, Shawn, this is a big opportunity to prove myself. Beating the World Heavyweight Champion automatically makes you a top contender, something that I have lost over time. Shawn, it seems like everybody has been getting title shots... everybody except me. Randy Orton doesn’t deserve the title shot at Halloween Massacre... he doesn’t even deserve an Intercontinental title shot. So when I brutalize Shawn and when I put him in the hospital, I will be the one facing Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight title at Halloween Massacre.”
With that said, Goldberg drops the microphone to the mat making a loud thud that echoes throughout the arena. Goldberg’s music hits once again as Goldberg walks to the turnbuckle and raises the Intercontinental title up into the air. The fans cheer as Goldberg heads to the backstage area...
Scene 2
" HBK = NEXT! "
The scene opens back up a few minutes later in the back as Goldberg is standing by with Josh Matthews.
| ‘Not Tough Enough’ Josh Matthews | “I am standing by with Intercontinental Champion, Bill Goldberg. Now, Bill, is there anything you would like to say to start off the interview?”
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “Well, just a few minutes ago I found out that this week on Xplosion I am defending my Intercontinental title against Booker T in a Lumberjack match. Booker, all I have to say is get ready. I told that very same thing to John Cena before Battle for the Gold... before I beat him. And look at John now... fighting in a battle royal for a shot at the Massacre title. You can now catch Cena every Saturday night... but hey, it’s better than ending up in a hospital.”
| ‘Not Tough Enough’ Josh Matthews | “Well, first of all, is there anything else you would like to say about Eugene or Shane McMahon?”
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “Eugene and Shane McMahon will get what’s coming to them soon enough. Right now, I have more on my mind than Eugene and Shane... like my opponent this Thursday night on Impact, Shawn Michaels.”
| ‘Not Tough Enough’ Josh Matthews | “What do you think about your opponent, Shawn Michaels, defeating Lizzy Borden for the World Heavyweight Championship just a few weeks ago?”
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “Well, obviously Michaels turned out to be the better man... or better person I should say. But Shawn defeated Lizzy... who defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin... who defeated myself. So I give Shawn credit for finally winning the World Heavyweight title. But let’s not forget that I beat Shawn for that very same title back in March at Wrestlemania. Let’s not forget that it was me who speared the Heart Break Kid... it was me who Jackhammered the Showstopper to the mat... and let’s not forget it was me who pinned Shawn Michaels for the one... the two... and the three.”
| ‘Not Tough Enough’ Josh Matthews | “So do you think the fact that Shawn has never beaten you is a advantage heading into this match?”
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “No, I never said it was an advantage. It was just a sign... a sign of things to come. You see, Josh, I am not heading into this match thinking that I will beat him just because I beat him in the past. I am heading into this match thinking that I can beat him because I know that I am better than him. Soon Shawn Michaels will experience deja-vu... he will have a flashback of last March when I defeated him for the World Heavyweight title. Shawn, this time you have lucked out. This time, when I beat you, I won’t be taking the World Heavyweight championship. This time, I will just take your pride.”
| ‘Not Tough Enough’ Josh Matthews | “Now, Shawn Michaels has not been heard from over the last couple of days... which leaves the question what is he doing... what is he doing to prepare for the task that awaits him?”
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “Shawn could be doing a number of things. One might be getting ready mentally... focusing on the match. Another might be getting ready physically... pumping iron in the weight room. But I know what Shawn should be doing. I know Shawn is a religious guy... I know that Shawn prays each and every day. But he should especially be praying now. Shawn should be praying for a safe match... for a quick defeat... for no pain. You can pray all you want, but Shawn, there is no one that can help you now... not even God himself. ‘Cause Shawn, when your time is up... your time is up.”
| ‘Not Tough Enough’ Josh Matthews | “Do you think Shawn is being cockier than ever now that he has the best title in the WiW?”
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “Absolutely. I heard Shawn say that he is on top of the world and I am just the Intercontinental Champion. Shawn, the only reason you are on top of the world is because I allowed you to be. Shawn, you sure are cocky for having never beaten me before. But that’s all nice... ‘cause come Impact, I will bring you back to reality... and believe me when I say that it’s gonna hurt!”
| ‘Not Tough Enough’ Josh Matthews | “Both you and Shawn Michaels are fan favorites... who do you think the fans will side with in this match?"
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “The fans can side with whoever they choose to. The fans are the ones who keep this business running so they have the freedom to cheer who they want to cheer. But if they want to side with the winner, then they should side with me. 'Cause I will be the winner... and there's nothing more to it."
| ‘Not Tough Enough’ Josh Matthews | “Anything else?”
| ‘Da Man’ Goldberg | “Yep. Shawn, like I mentioned earlier on, your time is up. You’re the next in line to step up... step up to the plate. Next in line for what you might ask? Next in line to be... next. Who’s next? Shawn, you are... you and your precious World Heavyweight Championship belt. Shawn, YOU’RE NEXT!!!”
Goldberg yells into the camera as the scene fades to black...